With several stellar performances in South Indian cinema, Dulquer Salmaan has become a household name there. His debut in Bollywood movies has revealed more about him than was known before, one of which is his love for food. Given his experience in Malayam films and time spent there, we aren’t surprised that his favourite biryani belongs to Vijaywada.
Currently on a spree to promote his latest film, the actor was in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijaywada district. While he was there, he ended up trying a popular biryani from the region called Ulavacharu biryani. He took to his Instagram stories to share the experience of trying this delectable biryani. He also ended up expressing his feeling after having the biryani. He said, “It is too yum”. What makes this biryani so special?
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Well, for one, the biryani is a purely vegetarian treat loaded with rice, lentils and a plethora of vegetables. The Ulavacharu biryani originates from the Vijaywada region of Andhra Pradesh and the specialty lies in the use of horsegram dal. Some refer to it as Kulthi ki dal and it is a nutritious source of protein. The rice and vegetables are cooked in a thick horsegram lentil soup which lends the distinct flavour to the dish.
The Ulavacharu soup i.e. horsegram soup is rich in dietary fibre and several antioxidants which makes it a perfect winter treat. Flavoured with tamarind, coriander and other ingredients, it is believed that this lentil is the star of the vegetarian biryani from Andhra Pradesh. The crop is also largely grown in the southern states as well as Odisha. If you were wondering how to make your biryani healthy, it seems like Dulquer’s favourite biryani could be your solution.
Here’s a quick recipe of how you can make horsegram soup at home.
https://www.slurrp.com/recipes/ulavacharu-horse-gram-rasam-1611372442
